For more information on the life and artwork of Rodrigue, look up
George Rodrigue Studios
https://georgerodrigue.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Rodrigue
For art lessons ideas:
mrsallensartroom.blogspot.com/2012/12/blue-dog.html
ms-artteacher.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-color-is-your-dog.html
https://www.pinterest.com/lfitzie/art-lessons-blue-dog